Lester M. Sears was the man who believed it might be good idea to adapt the farm tractor for use by industry over 80 years ago. He created the "Model L," and although it may appear rather obsolete at the present, it was packed with new ideas. The machinery transformed and revolutionized the materials handling business.
Lester's first truck provided innovations that have become basic these days in the forklift business. Among these important features comprise: wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, hydraulic lifting and tilting and high speed forward and equal reverse gears.
Lester began the "Towmotor" and after that began CAT Forklifts, after being acquired by Caterpillar during 1965. With the same commitment to practical solutions, dedication to new ideas and exceptional dependability, CAT enjoys thinking that they are Lester's direct descendants. The Model L was so strong and efficient that the model worked hard for more than 30 years prior to finally retiring.
Caterpillar formed a joint venture during the year 1992 with MHI Ltd. or Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. They brought together technological strengths and marketing and financial strengths in the production of material handling machinery. The corporation has had their head office in Almere, the Netherlands ever since that time.
At present, CAT Lift Trucks are amongst the best-built in the industry. These machines are available in diesel, LPG, electric counter balanced units and gasoline engines. The business makes a complete line of warehouse machinery too. The local CAT dealers are amongst the very best within the industry and provide more than 80 years of pertinent experience.
The particularly engineered RTCH rough terrain vehicle can operate in up to 5 feet of sea water. This model can function on soft soil places like unprepared beaches. The RTCH is able to handle the 20 to 40 foot long and 8 foot wide containers.